SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED WOOD RECUMBENT LION
Mexico, 1780-1830
old patina, 31"l; 17.5"h
This lion, carved from extremely dense wood, was fitted to be the standard bearer for the silver banner in the previous lot. This ensemble most likely belonged to a cofradia, a church lay fraternity usually presided over by a priest.
Ex. the collection of a Connecticut gentleman and his wife who resided in Latin America for many years beginning in the early 1960's.
Hole where banner pole was inserted now has dowel to re-enforce pole; minor losses.
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Realized: $1,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 97 : SPANISH COLONIAL CARVED WOOD RECUMBENT LION
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